
Watch: Fire rips through boat in Waitematā Harbour
A local in Auckland's Beach Haven has described hearing explosions before opening her curtains to an inferno on the water.

Should have been called Supertramp
The Nordhavn 5101 could well have taken the famous band’s name simply because Mark and Fiona Rammell have elected to, Take th...

Dufour unveils the new Dufour 39: a new approach to cruising without compromise
La Rochelle, May 12, 2026 — With Dufour 39, Dufour continues the evolution of its range with a new-generation cruising sailbo...

Flite returns to SCIBS with Award-Winning Foiling Technology
SANCTUARY COVE, QLD, Australia – (May 13, 2026) – Flite, a brand of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) and the global pioneer o...

Biggest Aquila Australian showcase comes to Sanctuary Cove 2026
Whitehaven Marine presents seven models and three Australian debuts for Aquila Catamarans
The largest line-up of Aquila mo...

From living room to launch deck: Comino brings marina living to Pelican Waters.
A rare lifestyle offering is redefining what waterfront living can look like for boating enthusiasts, combining house-sized l...

Six winners, one champion: Revelry takes Rotoiti in a battle for the ages
The Burnsco Elliott 5.9 Traveller Series #1 at Lake Rotoiti turned on a tactical showcase over the weekend of May 2-3, provid...

World Boating Day 2026 on track for record number of global events celebrating life on the water
World Boating Day (WBD) returns this May with an expanded global programme designed to open up boating to everyone, from curi...

50 years on: The Ocean Race previews a return to the City of Sails
The Ocean Race will be bringing the around-the-world racing fleet back to Auckland in 2027 and the City of Sails is ready. Au...

Twin Disc Pacific appointed official distributor for Spot Zero® Water Purification Systems in the Pa...
BRISBANE, Australia (Friday, 1 May 2026) – Twin Disc Pacific, a renowned leader in marine transmission technology and systems...

SCIBS 2026 top marine toys and innovations revealed
While SCIBS is perhaps best known for serving up a stellar selection of luxury on-water vessels, it’s not just powerhouse mot...

Reflections on 25 years of the Auckland Boat Show
The first Auckland Boat Show run by NZ Marine was held in 1999. Today it has evolved as an event that not only celebrat...

Record fleet and global reach mark International Multihull Show 2026
The International Multihull Show wrapped its 2026 edition in La Grande Motte, France last week, drawing 82 multihulls on disp...

The Nautical Group completes sale of Azimut Grande 27 Metre
New Zealand-based brokerage represents buyer in acquisition of 2020 Azimut Grande 27M, with the yacht set for private cruisin...

Two giants, seven brands, one electric future
Groupe Beneteau and Fountaine Pajot Group, global leaders in sailing, create E-LEKTRA MARINE. An unprecedented stra...

Eight must-see yacht exhibitors at this year’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show
Calling all yachties! Round up your crew because the Southern Hemisphere’s largest marine event, the Sanctuary Cove Internati...

Scanstrut launches a smarter way to route Starlink® and rooftop cables
Scanstrut, a global leader in outdoor technologies, has announced the launch of the DS-HSL-01 Starlink® Compatible Horizontal...
YYachts unveils the new Y7: A reimagined icon for its 10th anniversary
World Premiere at Palma International Boat Show, 29 April – 2 May 2026
Carbon Yachts, the exclusive representative for YYa...

Meet the man in charge of selling Protector in Europe
Protector Boats proudly builds all its boats in New Zealand, but it’s a truly international brand. You’re just as likely to s...

Palm Beach Motor Yachts named as Destination Partner of the 2026 52 SUPER SERIES season
Following a successful partnership of the 2024 XS 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Trophy and the Rolex TP52 World Championship held i...

Sanctuary Cove International Boat show unveils world-class exhibitor line-up
The Southern Hemisphere’s largest marine event, Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) will make its highly anticipat...

Emirates Team New Zealand announced as naming rights Partner of RNZYS Youth Training Programme
The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) is proud to announce Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ) as the new naming partner ...

Coming home to a brand new boat: The story of Kōtare’s restoration
Recently a Rayglass client called Tim Tsoumas, head of our Premium Restoration Department, saying his 18 and 20 year-ol...

Holly Farmer at the helm of Escape in the 2019 AWKR – Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatt...
A New Zealand team and two new skippers are among the latest entries for the 34th Australian Keelboat Regatta (AWKR) to be he...

Auckland teenager Zofia Wells makes NZ sailing history with Optimist nationals triumph
Auckland teenager Zofia Wells has etched her name into New Zealand sailing history, becoming the first female sailor to win t...

World Premiere – Riviera announces the exceptional new 6200 Sport Yacht
Two decades have passed since Australia’s Riviera announced the World Premiere of their innovative 3600 Sport Yacht. Back in ...

Raymarine’s new Axiom 2 boasts faster speeds, better performance, more responsiveness
Raymarine’s new Axiom 2 range delivers faster speeds, better performance and more responsiveness.
Boasting significantly u...

Maritimo Muster delivers a standout weekend at Man O’ War Bay
The Maritimo Muster at Waiheke Island delivered a weekend that perfectly captured everything boating should be – ...

Bali Catamarans unveils Bali 7.0 flagship
Bali Catamarans is unveiling its new flagship: A prestige catamaran that brings the style of private villas, grand hotels and...

Douglas Elliman launches Elliman Yachts
Douglas Elliman is one of the United States’ largest residential real estate firms, focused on high end homes, premium apartm...

Race Around Australia 2028 – Expressions of Interest open
The Shorthanded Ocean Racing Association of Australia has opened Expressions of Interest for the Race Around Australia 2028, ...

Jeppe Borch triumphs in five-race classic to claim 2026 Macao Match Cup title
Denmark’s Jeppe Borch and his Borch Racing crew of Thor Malthe Andersen, Sebastian Wright Olsen and Matias Rossing claimed th...

Aquila launches largest model in its sport range
Aquila Catamarans launches the 45 Sport at Palm Beach International Boat Show 2026.
Aquila Catamarans has launched the 45 ...

New integration of Seakeeper and Seakeeper Ride improves combined performance on average by ~20%
The unified intelligent full-vessel stabilization solution is now available with a free software update
Seakeeper, Inc., t...

Over 30 sailboats to headline Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show
The Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show returns April 24-26 to City Dock, featuring over 30 sailboats in the water, including both...

U-Boat Worx unveils super sub during exclusive 24-hour exploration experience
U-Boat Worx, the world’s leading manufacturer of manned submersibles, has officially unveiled its latest innovation: the Supe...

More power. More choice. More capability: Anura expands amphibious system portfolio
Anura™ has announced a significant expansion of its amphibious system portfolio, launching three new High Power (HP) systems ...

Excess introduces “3000 MILES”, a documentary about Transatlantic preparations
Excess, a leading brand in the world of catamarans, announces the launch of 3000 MILES, a new documentary that delves into th...

Zeelander starts 2026 strong with two yacht sales in January
Zeelander Yachts entered 2026 with the sale of two Zeelander 5 yachts in January, with the 14.7m (48ft) models destined for p...

Hook, line and sinker: The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show returns Auckland Showgrounds, 14–17 May
If it floats, powers, paddles or pulls up dinner, The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show is calling all boaties and fishos back...







